decussates

Definition of decussatesnext
present tense third-person singular of decussate
as in intersects

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decussates
Verb
  • This dynamic also intersects with broader investment trends.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The challenge is conceived as a platform for free creative expression, encouraging participants to move beyond traditional definitions and explore accessories as a language that intersects making, technology and personal vision.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But Fishback crosses that line with apparent glee, using a Jewish sacred space as a punchline to score political points.
    Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
  • However, this level of simplicity becomes difficult to maintain as soon as daily life crosses the border.
    Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The duffel features zippered compartments on both ends, a mesh internal organization pocket, and a removable divider that bisects the generous main compartment, which is easily accessible via a 270-degree-zippered flap.
    Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Rancho Cordova was shaped in part by Folsom Boulevard, which bisects the densest section of the city and served, historically, as a highway stretching northeast from downtown Sacramento, said City Councilmember Linda Budge.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Decussates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussates. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster